Woman in hospital after Kirkcaldy ‘attempted murder’

A woman is in hospital after an attempted murder which saw her sustain serious neck injuries.

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Police and ambulance services on Atholl Terrace. Picture:  ContributedPolice and ambulance services on Atholl Terrace. Picture:  Contributed
Police and ambulance services on Atholl Terrace. Picture: Contributed

Witnesses reported a heavy police presence in Atholl Terrace, Kirkcaldy, on Monday evening.

Police say a 50-year-old woman is recovering in hospital after the incident, which took place at around 6.45pm.

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It is understood she was taken to Ninewells in Dundee, before being transferred to the Victoria Hospital.

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A 25-year-old woman has been charged in connection with attempted murder.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A woman has been charged following the attempted murder of a 50-year-old woman in Kirkcaldy.

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“The incident happened around 6.45pm at an address in Atholl Terrace on Monday, February 4, resulting in the victim sustaining a serious injury to her neck.

“She was taken to the Victoria Hospital where she continues to be treated.

“The 25-year-old appeared at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Wednesday, February 6.”

A spokesman for the Scottish Ambulance Service said: “We received a call at 1853 to attend an incident on Atholl Terrace, Kirkcaldy.

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“We dispatched an ambulance crew to the scene and a female patient was taken to Ninewells Hospital.”

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